'I don't trust anybody': Trump declines to endorse Netanyahu in upcoming election race
Trump praised cooperation with Netanyahu but stopped short of backing him, saying his focus was helping defend Israel before the election.
- US President Donald Trump refused to endorse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's reelection campaign during a Thursday interview with Newsmax, despite acknowledging pressure to participate in the October 27 Knesset elections.
- Earlier this month, Trump hedged on his support for Netanyahu during a Time Magazine interview, stating he was "not involved in politics anymore" and noting he does not "hear bad things" about Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu's chief competitor.
- September polling from Channel 13 projects Netanyahu's bloc winning 54 seats in the Knesset, while Eisenkot's Yashar leads with 22 seats and Netanyahu's Likud party falls to 18.
- Asked by reporters on Tuesday about an endorsement, Trump said, "We haven't even thought about it," and added, "I don't trust anybody, honestly" regarding political involvement.
- Despite declining to endorse, Trump praised the "very good relationship" and successful military partnership between the United States and Israel, which Netanyahu continues emphasizing to voters ahead of the election.
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Two weeks before the Israeli elections: US President Donald Trump was interviewed tonight (Thursday-Friday) by the "Newsmax" network, where he was asked whether he trusts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump replied that "Honestly, I don't trust anyone in politics." During the interview, host Rob Finnerty also asked Trump about the Israeli elections, with the American president noting that officials in Israel would like him to be involved in…
Trump surprised with his statement about Netanyahu: "I don't trust anyone in the world of politics" - Although he did not give specific reasons for possible distrust of Netanyahu, the two leaders have maintained close relations for a long time
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